Which of the following play(s) a role in determining a person’s weight? (Select all that apply.)
(2 points)
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heredity
heredity
activity level
activity level
body mass index (BMI)
body mass index (BMI)
body composition
body composition
what else?
Other factors that play a role in determining a person's weight include:
- Diet and nutrition: The type and amount of food consumed can affect weight.
- Metabolism: The body's rate at which it burns calories can impact weight.
- Hormones: Imbalances in hormones can contribute to weight gain.
- Medications: Some medications can cause weight gain.
- Age: Metabolism slows down as a person ages, which can lead to weight gain.
- Health conditions: Certain conditions, such as hypothyroidism or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), can affect weight.
- Environmental and societal factors: Access to healthy food options, socio-economic status, and cultural influences can impact weight.
The number of calories your body burns while you are resting is called
(1 point)
Responses
body mass index (BMI).
body mass index (BMI).
peristalsis.
peristalsis.
metabolism.
metabolism.
resting metabolic rate (RMR).
resting metabolic rate (RMR).
Fats supply over twice the number of calories as the same weight of carbohydrates and proteins.
(1 point)
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true
true
false